Deep-water marine shrimps from the Indian coast: A review

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a noticeable expansion of commercial fishing operations into the deeper waters, resulting in a increased global identification of novel deep-sea shrimp species. The biological and ecological traits characterizing these deep-sea organisms render them notably susceptible to exploitation compared to their shallower-water counterparts. A prevailing challenge in addressing this matter pertains to the paucity of comprehensive ecological insights into the majority of deep-sea species, thereby impeding the formulation and execution of effective management strategies. In light of the aforementioned concerns, endeavors have been undertaken to systematically organize the available data concerning deep-sea shrimp resources and the extant condition of fisheries within the geographical context of India. A contemporary and updated inventory of deep-sea shrimp taxa has been meticulously compiled, encompassing a total of 156 distinct species. These species are taxonomically categorized into 18 families within the suborder Pleocyemata and 6 families within the suborder Dendrobanchiata, all of which fall under the overarching order Decapoda. This study intricately amalgamates a compendium of pertinent literature, drawn from diverse sources including research articles, monographs, books, species checklists, technical reports, and a repository of knowledge maintained by researchers along the Indian coastline.